Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

Summary:

Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the small town of Mesick, Michigan, with a student population of 301. While the school is part of the Mesick Consolidated Schools district, which is ranked 406 out of 610 districts in the state, the high school itself faces several key challenges that set it apart from nearby schools like Cadillac Senior High School and Cadillac Innovation High School.

One of the most notable differences is the school's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.69%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. Academically, Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts for 6th and 7th grade well below the state averages. The school has also seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rate, ranging from 74.0% to 88.2%, and a dropout rate that has varied from 3.9% to 12.0%.

Additionally, Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School has consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 25.2% to 56.1%, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. This, combined with the fact that 70.1% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that the school faces unique challenges in supporting and engaging its student population, many of whom come from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the school to improve its academic performance and overall student success.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 581 S Clark St
       Mesick, MI  49668-9216


(231) 885-1201

District: Mesick Consolidated Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
511th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,793 Help


Feeder schools for Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School:

Elementary:    Floyd M Jewett Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.7%
Hispanic:
2.4%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.9% Help


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Compare Details Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School ranks worse than 61.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School ranks worse than 68.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.14. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), Hispanic (2.4%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School is 18.1. (See more...)
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Compare Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School employs 15.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School is $14,793.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School 548th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School 511th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School in the ranking list.)

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Mesick Consolidated Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesick Consolidated Schools 406th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 43.05 626th 858 27.0%
2012 20.42 759th 900 15.7%
2013 34.22 646th 919 29.7%
2014 52.81 455th 921 50.6%
2015 42.98 542nd 919 41.0%
2016 30.06 632nd 894 29.3%
2017 27.52 592nd 821 27.9%
2018 41.16 523rd 838 37.6%
2019 25.60 604th 792 23.7%
2021 35.89 423rd 675 37.3%
2022 34.83 502nd 776 35.3%
2023 42.98 486th 883 45.0%
2024 36.18 548th 897 38.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.83 471st 815 42.2%
2019 35.69 452nd 672 32.7%
2021 69.55 100th 523 80.9%
2022 65.45 159th 691 77.0%
2023 54.86 316th 825 61.7%
2024 50.70 354th 836 57.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.53 579th 794 27.1%
2019 30.31 472nd 658 28.3%
2021 37.90 318th 521 39.0%
2022 39.23 379th 657 42.3%
2023 52.69 301st 770 60.9%
2024 52.89 295th 771 61.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.45 347th 797 56.5%
2019 30.41 457th 639 28.5%
2021 45.05 255th 540 52.8%
2022 44.84 330th 658 49.8%
2023 43.22 416th 776 46.4%
2024 30.70 544th 786 30.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.52 515th 678 24.0%
2019 12.62 582nd 624 6.7%
2021 29.13 415th 577 28.1%
2022 20.81 530th 638 16.9%
2023 27.23 523rd 688 24.0%
2024 28.12 525th 701 25.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.32 486th 705 31.1%
2007 42.50 512th 767 33.2%
2008 41.12 516th 750 31.2%
2009 56.89 416th 754 44.8%
2010 58.30 414th 765 45.9%
2011 56.33 441st 784 43.8%
2012 52.74 411th 773 46.8%
2013 42.40 489th 805 39.3%
2014 38.34 514th 799 35.7%
2015 51.17 428th 832 48.6%
2016 36.39 517th 852 39.3%
2017 35.33 495th 835 40.7%
2018 25.06 582nd 824 29.4%
2019 46.78 358th 666 46.2%
2021 32.84 384th 561 31.6%
2022 22.69 464th 531 12.6%
2023 36.52 462nd 735 37.1%
2024 30.14 511th 743 31.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.52 616th 755 18.4%
2019 57.28 206th 532 61.3%
2023 51.41 270th 614 56.0%
2024 39.68 381st 654 41.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.60 539th 710 24.1%
2019 66.87 166th 554 70.0%
2021 33.91 317th 462 31.4%
2023 37.95 378th 611 38.1%
2024 28.18 443rd 619 28.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.26 539th 707 23.8%
2019 41.57 322nd 543 40.7%
2022 24.08 368th 440 16.4%
2023 36.97 389th 611 36.3%
2024 26.93 477th 633 24.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.77 597th 708 15.7%
2019 42.98 325th 582 44.2%
2021 21.41 437th 516 15.3%
2022 13.66 463rd 492 5.9%
2023 30.15 452nd 647 30.1%
2024 18.74 542nd 638 15.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 337 0 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 349
1989 341 0 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 350
1990 345 0 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 356
1991 341 0 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1992 345 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1993 362 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1994 387 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1995 397 4 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 397 4 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 388 4 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 395
1998 397 2 2 1 7 n/a n/a 0 409
1999 279 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 276 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2001 266 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 265 0 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 273
2003 265 0 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 273
2004 283 0 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 292
2005 276 2 4 3 6 n/a n/a 0 291
2006 288 3 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 305
2007 291 3 4 6 4 n/a n/a 0 308
2008 254 4 1 8 6 n/a n/a 0 273
2009 246 4 1 6 5 n/a n/a 0 262
2010 238 5 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 256
2011 340 3 4 8 6 0 0 0 361
2012 320 4 4 2 4 0 2 0 336
2013 288 2 5 3 4 0 3 0 305
2014 270 1 3 2 1 0 6 0 283
2015 263 1 3 3 1 0 6 0 277
2016 289 3 2 3 1 0 4 0 302
2017 332 3 0 10 4 0 4 0 353
2018 338 2 0 9 4 0 7 0 360
2019 334 6 1 11 3 0 8 0 363
2020 327 4 0 4 5 0 7 0 347
2021 325 4 0 5 6 0 8 0 348
2022 303 4 0 7 5 0 7 0 326
2023 276 3 2 8 7 0 5 0 301
2024 264 5 2 7 5 1 4 0 288

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 349 n/a n/a n/a
1989 350 n/a n/a 77.4
1990 356 23.0 15.4 83.7
1991 351 n/a n/a n/a
1992 352 n/a n/a n/a
1993 369 n/a 0.0 16.8
1994 392 21.0 18.7 68.6
1995 404 22.0 18.4 77.2
1996 404 22.0 18.4 77.2
1997 395 24.0 16.5 62.3
1998 409 25.0 16.4 74.3
1999 283 17.0 16.6 26.1
2000 280 13.5 20.7 27.5
2001 271 16.0 16.9 34.7
2002 273 16.0 17.1 39.2
2003 273 16.0 17.1 39.2
2004 292 16.8 17.4 42.8
2005 291 14.8 19.7 43
2006 305 16.8 18.2 43.3
2007 308 18.5 16.6 45.1
2008 273 17.2 15.9 47.3
2009 262 14.5 18.1 45
2010 256 14.5 17.6 55.1
2011 361 18.7 19.2 61.5
2012 336 16.9 19.8 62.5
2013 305 17.0 17.9 64.9
2014 283 17.2 16.3 72.4
2015 277 15.0 18.4 72.6
2016 302 15.0 20.1 65.6
2017 353 18.7 18.8 68.6
2018 360 15.1 23.7 72.5
2019 363 18.6 19.4 67.2
2020 347 18.2 18.9 63.4
2021 348 16.2 21.4 69.8
2022 326 17.3 18.8 66
2023 301 18.7 16.0 70.1
2024 288 15.8 18.1 63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 349 n/a n/a n/a
1989 350 n/a n/a 77.4
1990 356 23.0 15.4 83.7
1991 351 n/a n/a n/a
1992 352 n/a n/a n/a
1993 369 n/a 0.0 16.8
1994 392 21.0 18.7 68.6
1995 404 22.0 18.4 77.2
1996 404 22.0 18.4 77.2
1997 395 24.0 16.5 62.3
1998 409 25.0 16.4 74.3
1999 283 17.0 16.6 26.1
2000 280 13.5 20.7 27.5
2001 271 16.0 16.9 34.7
2002 273 16.0 17.1 39.2
2003 273 16.0 17.1 39.2
2004 292 16.8 17.4 42.8
2005 291 14.8 19.7 43
2006 305 16.8 18.2 43.3
2007 308 18.5 16.6 45.1
2008 273 17.2 15.9 47.3
2009 262 14.5 18.1 45
2010 256 14.5 17.6 55.1
2011 361 18.7 19.2 61.5
2012 336 16.9 19.8 62.5
2013 305 17.0 17.9 64.9
2014 283 17.2 16.3 72.4
2015 277 15.0 18.4 72.6
2016 302 15.0 20.1 65.6
2017 353 18.7 18.8 68.6
2018 360 15.1 23.7 72.5
2019 363 18.6 19.4 67.2
2020 347 18.2 18.9 63.4
2021 348 16.2 21.4 69.8
2022 326 17.3 18.8 66
2023 301 18.7 16.0 70.1
2024 288 15.8 18.1 63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $825 (8.0%) $9,427 (92.0%) $10,252
2020 $962 (8.6%) $10,167 (91.4%) $11,128
2021 $1,243 (10.5%) $10,635 (89.5%) $11,878
2022 $1,631 (12.6%) $11,326 (87.4%) $12,957
2023 $2,873 (19.4%) $11,919 (80.6%) $14,793

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 604th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 486th of 883 Middle schools
 21.2%
Ranks 358th of 666 High schoolsRanks 462nd of 735 High schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School)26.814.7
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mesick Consolidated Schools)26.814.7
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School)14.615.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade Math (Mesick Consolidated Schools)14.615.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.128.4
 6.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School)31.338.1
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mesick Consolidated Schools)31.338.1
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School)14.614.3
 0.3%
   7th Grade Math (Mesick Consolidated Schools)14.614.3
 0.3%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School)16.322.5
 6.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Mesick Consolidated Schools)16.322.5
 6.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School)60.457.5
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mesick Consolidated Schools)60.457.5
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School)29.230
 0.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mesick Consolidated Schools)29.230
 0.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School)51.327.3
 24%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Mesick Consolidated Schools)51.327.3
 24%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School)5052.9
 2.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Mesick Consolidated Schools)5052.9
 2.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School)2520
 5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mesick Consolidated Schools)2520
 5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.330
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students363301
 17.1%
African American63
 50%
American Indian37
 133.3%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic118
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White334276
 17.4%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.2%70.1%
 2.9%


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Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Floyd M Jewett Elementary School

Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School ranks 511th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School are 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 288 students attended Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School.


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